The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £70
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used sleeping bag is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for sleeping bags, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £70 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £59 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £45 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £31 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £17 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a sleeping bag
- Down fill with a stated fill power
- Loft that recovers fully after compression
- Working full-length zips with no snagging
- Original compression sack included
What lowers it
- Compressed fill that no longer lofts
- Zips that snag on the draft tube
- Mildew from damp storage
- Synthetic bags past their useful life
How to work out what yours is worth
- Shake it out and check the loft recovers
- Run the zip fully both ways
- Note the temperature rating from the label
Once you have those three answers you can place your own sleeping bag on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check a sleeping bag’s condition?
Shake it out and see whether the fill lofts evenly. Flat, clumped fill means it no longer meets its temperature rating.
Does storage affect a sleeping bag?
Considerably. Long-term compression permanently damages loft, which is why bags should be stored loose rather than in their sack.
Are temperature ratings reliable second hand?
Only if the fill is in good condition. Quote the label rating but be honest about the loft.
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